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Mercedes SL Class vs Maxus Deliver 7 comparison

Compare performance (816 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (112,700 £ vs 30,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL Class or Maxus Deliver 7?

Mercedes SL Class vs Maxus Deliver 7: Key differences

Mercedes SL Class

  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Maxus Deliver 7

  • significantly cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

SL Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Maxus Deliver 7 is significantly cheaper – starting at 30,600 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 82,115 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Maxus Deliver 7 uses 8 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Mercedes SL Class with 9 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Maxus Deliver 7 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 370 km, about 358 km more than the Mercedes SL Class.

Deliver 7

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes SL Class offers considerably more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 612 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes SL Class is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Maxus Deliver 7 takes 11.4 s. That’s about 8.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers considerably more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 375 Nm. That’s about 1,045 Nm more.

SL Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Mercedes SL Class offers more seats – 4 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes SL Class is clearly lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 2,360 kg. The difference is around 550 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Maxus Deliver 7 carries clearly more – 1,140 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 765 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes SL Class stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £112,700
SL Class

Mercedes SL Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 381 - 816 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 9 - 13.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 12 km
Mercedes SL Class
Maxus Deliver 7

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Mercedes SL Class

The Mercedes SL blends timeless elegance with a cheeky sense of occasion, its retractable roof turning any commute into a small celebratory parade. Behind the wheel it behaves like a grown-up sports car that prefers comfort and presence over headline-grabbing bravado, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want to arrive in style.

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Maxus Deliver 7

The Maxus Deliver 7 shows up like the sensible workhorse every small fleet owner secretly wants, marrying a cavernous load area with a surprisingly composed drive that turns city streets into a stress-free route. It won't win any beauty contests, but with practical ergonomics, low running costs and a no-nonsense attitude, it makes delivery days feel less like a slog and more like efficient business.

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Mercedes SL Class
Maxus Deliver 7

Costs and Consumption

Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Price
30,600 - 50,000 £
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
26.9 - 28.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
12 km
Electric Range
310 - 370 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
206 - 309 g/km
co2
0 - 211 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4
Seats
3
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Curb weight
2,360 - 2,520 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,915 mm
Width
2,030 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
145 - 375 kg
Payload
980 - 1,140 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
381 - 816 HP
Power HP
148 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
480 - 1,420 Nm
Torque
330 - 375 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
280 - 600 kW
Power kW
108 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Maxus
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